Backend Engineer
Scouto AIIndia6 days ago
Full-timeEngineering, Information Technology
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Our client is a US tax & accounting software startup based in San Francisco and Bangalore. They exclusively serve US technology startups and are on a mission to make accounting, tax and compliance easy, scalable, affordable and on-demand for US-registered companies - using software and human services. They’re backed by leading global VC funds.
About The Team And This Role
As a Backend Developer, you will report to the Backend Lead and work closely with product managers, designers, developers, and other cross-functional teams to deliver features and improvements that enhance the end-user experience.
Responsibilities
About The Team And This Role
As a Backend Developer, you will report to the Backend Lead and work closely with product managers, designers, developers, and other cross-functional teams to deliver features and improvements that enhance the end-user experience.
Responsibilities
- Compile and analyze data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement.
- Gather and address technical and design requirements, liaise with developers, designers and system administrators to identify new features
- Collaborating with the front-end developers and other team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive codes to enhance the user experience.
- Troubleshoot and debug applications
- Perform UI tests to optimize performance
- Developing ideas for new programs, products, or features by monitoring industry developments and trends.
- Participating in continuing education and training to remain current on best practices, learn new programming languages, and better assist other team members.
- Take the lead on projects as needed.
- 3 - 5 years of experience in backend development. Experience working in a high-growth startup is a bonus
- Proficiency in Django and Python, In-depth knowledge of databases and data modelling.
- Proactively reach out to reporting managers and take the initiative in implementing new features and solving issues.
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills and a keen eye for details
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and rapid changes in design/technology.
- Efficient communication and leadership skills, and a willingness to work in a team. Must be able to inspire and mentor other developers in the team.
- Willingness to continuously learn and keep improving.
- Highly competitive salary: the client offers a competitive compensation package benchmarked to local norms in Bangalore and San Francisco.
- Stock option scheme - all employees receive generous stock options with very favourable terms.
- Health insurance - all employees are covered under the Group Medical Insurance policy.
- Relocation allowance - provides a one-time expense allowance to cater to moving costs when you join the office in Bangalore.
- The company has a very generous leave policy. This includes 1 day of Period Leave per month for all female employees.
- Employees are granted 10 work-from-home days (per year pro-rated). This is on top of their leave.
- A comfortable, fun, and safe office environment in the heart of Bangalore with great transport links and eateries nearby.
- All employees receive MacBooks and external monitors as required.
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